#galloroman — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/sequana-goddess-seine-river-paris
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Think of the #Seine and you may picture Notre Dame, the Louvre, a ballet of boats under bridges next to the Eiffel Tower. “Under the sky of Paris/runs a joyous river,” sang Edith Piaf…pop songs have certainly ensured the river’s international celebrity status. Yet few people know about the #GalloRoman goddess for which the Seine is named. #Celtic…healing deity #Sequana was honored in cult worship after the #Roman conquest of #Gaul in the 1st century…